MIL POTRERO HWY
Carrying MIL POTRERO HWY over SAN EMIGDIO CREEK
AT WOODLAND DR., Kern, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MIL POTRERO HWY
The MIL POTRERO HWY bridge in Kern, California carries MIL POTRERO HWY over SAN EMIGDIO CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MIL POTRERO HWY compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 50C0175
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIL POTRERO HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MIL POTRERO HWY against other structures in Kern and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MIL POTRERO HWY?
MIL POTRERO HWY in Kern, California on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MIL POTRERO HWY inspected?
MIL POTRERO HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIL POTRERO HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MIL POTRERO HWY?
MIL POTRERO HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MIL POTRERO HWY?
MIL POTRERO HWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MIL POTRERO HWY and does age affect safety?
MIL POTRERO HWY was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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